Lark Medical Staffing is Hiring a Travel Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care in Peterborough, NH / Near Peterborough, NH
Hourly Pay: Based on years Of Experience0-2 years $19 2-4 years $21 5-9 years $23 10 years $25 Shift Differential $1.50 Agency Placement Flat Fee $3500 The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) will provide personal care and assistance to residents according to the residents' individualized needs. S/he will perform these services in a professional manner and with respect for specific preferences of each resident. S/he shall provide professional care of the highest quality and shall assure that all residents' dignity, health, comfort, and confidentiality are respected at all times. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission and Policies and Procedures of Summerhill Assisted Living. Job Responsibilities: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Dressing and undressing (clothing should be neat, clean and appropriate for the season).
Bathing - to include showers and whirlpools
Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care).
Toileting and incontinence care
Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, gait belts) and ambulating techniques to assure safe transfer.
Assists residents in maintaining clean and neat apaiiments/suites. Empty Trash, change linens, make beds, laundry, labeling clothing
Care of ADL devices such as dentures/bridges, eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing devices and mobility devices (to include prosthetic devices).
Reminders of, and escorts to, activities she/he might enjoy; outdoor walks; one on one personal attention; companionship; encouragement and assistance with exercise.
Light snacks throughout the day and/or with mid-afternoon and evening snack.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Maintenance And Monitoring Tasks
Observes and reports changes to residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to the Health Services Director or immediate supervisor.
Documents resident ADLs daily on designated forms and report if scheduled ADLs have not been done. Documents all information as requested.
Conducts room checks and resident rounds several times during the shift
Dining Services
Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining services (i.e. sets up and cleans tables, serves meals, buses tables).
Is aware of residents' dietary restrictions and allergies. Assures, by working with the kitchen staff that residents are eating in accordance with their diet orders.
Emergency Preparedness
Knows and is responsible for the con-ect implementation of the emergency procedures and environmental safety hazards for Summerhill.
Responds to all unfamiliar noises and to all emergency call bells.
Assesses, identifies, takes action and reports all emergencies. Reviews Disaster plan and MSDS sheets yearly
Other Duties
Attends and participates in training, as required for the position and for State licensing.
Attends staff meetings and in-services regularly. Staff meeting attendance will be part of the review process.
Assists with quality assurance programs as needed.
Assists in the training of new LNAs and resident assistants.
Is available to escort residents to doctors' appointments and to drive the van/vehicle if no one else is available.
Is responsible for taking residents to doctors' appointments on time and to remain with them, unless specified otherwise.